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MRO

By Sean Broderick
The process will start with a surge of checks in the next few months.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By James Pozzi
2Excel Engineering is now certified for Part 147 training on two different aircraft types.
Workforce & Training

By Prachi Patel
A look at Africa's commercial aftermarket and shop visit projections over the next 10 years.
MRO

By Molly McMillin
Piper Aircraft's Ron Gunnarson announced the formation of PIMCO at EAA AirVenture in Oshkosh.
Manufacturing & Supply Chain

By Prachi Patel
Salih Zeki Ozturk, CEO of Total Technic, discusses the company's future plans to look at potential joint ventures and enhance its repair capabilities.
MRO

By Sean Broderick
Used parts market activity is steadily increasing as more older aircraft and engines are sold and parted out for their used serviceable material (USM).
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Henry Canaday
The Fort Worth-based MRO provider has used EmpowerMX software to optimize maintenance tasks, supply chain operations and project management.
Emerging Technologies

By Sean Broderick
Boeing has completed redesign work and retrofit instructions on 737 Next Generation nacelles to better protect them from broken fan blades.
Safety, Ops & Regulation

By Alex Derber, Lindsay Bjerregaard
AAR’s new maintenance contract extension with United will drive construction of a new hangar and the addition of hundreds of jobs.
MRO

By Daniel Williams
This week, Flight Friday pivots to looking at just one aircraft family—the Airbus A320.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Lee Ann Shay
It closes one facility and expands authorized warranty centers.
Maintenance & Training

By James Pozzi
Jacobo Mesta, CEO of Mexico-based Soisa Aircraft Interiors, discusses the current state of retrofit demands and how the company sources aftermarket partners.
Interiors & Connectivity

By Alex Derber
The extra €500 million ($560 million) investment by Apollo-managed funds will support the MRO's future component purchases.
Services & Support

SAFRAN AIRCRAFT ENGINE SERVICES INDIA plans to build 36,500 sq meter LEAP MRO facility in Hyderabad for 2025.
MRO

ETIHAD ENGINEERING completed 6-year heavy check on first A380 for return to service from storage as part of multi-aircraft deal; workscope included installation of new interior, rear spar/frame mods, and off-wing engine inspections.
MRO

MAGNETIC MRO completed its 800th C-Check on A319 (2850) for SAS.
MRO

By Sean Broderick
The agency’s final policy made few changes to its initial proposals.
Safety, Ops & Regulation

By Alan Dron
Etihad Engineering has completed a six-year heavy maintenance check on the first of four Airbus A380s it is returning to service on the Abu Dhabi-London route.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Prachi Patel
A look at widebody MRO demand and shop visit projections over the next decade.
MRO

By Lee Ann Shay, James Pozzi, Michael Bruno
The aftermarket has seen some big mergers recently, such as Heico’s purchase of Wencor. Editors discuss why mergers are picking up and the outlook for more.
MRO Podcast

By Victoria Moores
Tamarack Aerospace Group plans to offer the upgrades alongside its new winglet upgrade for the De Havilland Canada Dash 8 Q400.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Alex Derber
The MRO provider has contracted another external provider for APR services.
Services & Support

By Lindsay Bjerregaard
Marubeni Corporation has invested in inventory solutions provider DASI following the exit of Fortress Investment Group.
Supply Chain

By Rob Hall
A variety of factors are contributing to a falling number of lessor-driven, speculative conversions.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Sean Broderick
Soon, IS&S will be able to offer more complete packages using its own products plus the newly acquired Honeywell hardware.
Aircraft & Propulsion